Dr. Joyce Ann Van Winkle, 52 of Clinton CT, passed away Thursday June 12 in her home after she succumbed to her battle with cancer. Joyce was born December 8, 1961 in Los Angeles Ca. She is survived by her parents, Harold and Laurena Van Winkle and her brother Gary Van Winkle, her sister Nancy Van Winkle, her 3 four legged children, Charlie, Harrison and Maddie as well as her vast extended family and many friends. Joyce graduated from UCLA in 1984 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology and went on to study medicine at California College of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 1989. She received her board certification and practiced briefly in the state of Texas before eventually coming to CT where she worked at Pfizer in Groton and played a key role in the opening of Pfizer’s CRU in New Haven where she remained until her passing. Joyce served on the board of many organizations including Hill Health and Gateway Community College. In her spare time she loved gardening, football (GO BRUINS) and attending Broadway shows. Joyce’s kindness and generosity touched countless people’s lives and she will be greatly missed by all. A private memorial service will be planned in her honor. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the ASPCA at www.aspca.org/donate
Arrangements under the direction of Swan Funeral Home, Clinton, CT.
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